IHE/DKC Team is requesting subcontractor and supplier proposals for, Relocate SPS and Endoscopy, VA Black Hills Health Care System, Ft. Meade, South Dakota. Proposals are due at the office of IHE/DKC Team by 12:00 PM MST, Thursday April 26th 2018. IHE/DKC Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage participation by MBE, WBE, DBE, and SDVOSB firms. Any questions concerning this project should be directed to Kasey L. Kurtz at (605) 343-6665. Bids can be faxed to 605-343-5932 or emailed to kasey@deankurtzconstruction.com

Ellsworth Air Force Base construction work continues

July continues to be a busy month for Dean Kurtz Construction as construction work ramps on the new dormitories at the Ellsworth Air Force Base. Dean Kurtz is currently working on putting in three new buildings that will be dorms for the airmen.

Eddie's Truck Center construction work continues

Construction work continues on the new Eddie’s Truck Center/Freightliner Dealership off of Exit 61 in Rapid City. The project began in the middle of last year and has been going smoothly. This new construction project has only been hindered so far by typical spring weather in South Dakota. Wind, rain, and snow storms have slowed down progress throughout the construction phase of this project, but overall, work is moving along nicely for the project.

How to prevent electrocution and electrical fires

According to the National Safety Council, 600-1,000 people die each year from electrocution. The Electrical Safety Foundation said that electrical fires cause around 400 deaths a year. To prevent electrocution and electrical fires, you should inspect your house, but while you do that, you should make sure you’re taking the right precautions and you should know what to look for.

Main and Jackson construction work continues in Spearfish

A commercial construction project that began in mid-February is coming along quickly and smoothly. The new building being built at the corner of Main and Jackson in Spearfish hasn’t been without it’s difficulties but overall it’s been a good project to work on.

Tips and smart home devices to turn your house into a smart home

As technology advances, smart devices are becoming not only more popular, but more common. Smart home devices are hitting the market at an astounding rate and many people are realizing the benefits of having a smart home. Here are some of the benefits of having a smart home and how you can make your house work for you.

Multi-use building coming to Spearfish downtown during new construction project

Spearfish will soon have a new multi-use building in its downtown area. The new construction project by Dean Kurtz Construction will be a two level building with office space upstairs. The first level will house retail space, a new restaurant, and a new microbrewery. According to project manager Steve Burgess, the building will be a good addition to the bustling downtown area.

What is design-build?

Design-Build is one of the many services that Dean Kurtz Construction offers. This style of construction management has greatly accelerated in popularity over the past 15 years, making it a very significant style and trend in construction. Design-build is a unique construction management method that is utilized to help the owner have more contact, but with fewer people involved. By utilizing design-build, one single person is the main contact for every part of the project and holds the single-source responsibility and contractual risk for every aspect of the build. This single source handles estimation, assessments, pre-construction, architecture, engineering, subcontracting, construction, and post-construction.

Tips for picking the right construction manager

Starting on a new construction project is a big task. Possibly an even bigger task is picking a South Dakota contractor that knows their worth and is able to manage your project properly. Construction management is a crucial process in projects, so how do you pick the right South Dakota contractor for your project? Here are a few tips on how to choose a construction management company that is worth their weight in gold and will see your project through to completion.